Recruit Luffy at the start and build the strongest navy.

Chapter 148 Mission Failure

In an instant, the two people who were eating noodles stopped eating at the same time, and then turned their eyes to the other side.

The figure that appeared was Uta, and she was scanning her surroundings, trying to find those familiar figures.

But after scanning around and finding nothing, a sense of urgency appeared on her face.

Was what she saw before just a hallucination? Was it all just her imagination?

Before she could think any further, a voice interrupted her thoughts.

"If you're looking for Red-Haired and the others, you won't find them here. They're locked up in the ship's cells!"

Upon hearing this, Uta's eyes immediately lit up. Following the sound, she saw Kyle drinking soup and immediately asked:

"Where are the cells on the ship? I need to see them!!"

Kyle didn't answer immediately. Instead, he slowly finished the soup in his bowl, wiped his mouth, and then looked at Uta.

Why should I tell you?

"The Red-Haired Pirates are quite famous in the world now; they're one of the most powerful pirate crews. What's your relationship with them? And why do you want to meet them?"

Kyle's words brought the excited Uta back to his senses. This was a naval warship, and the people in front of him were naval personnel. Naval personnel and pirates were definitely natural enemies!

Back when she was still on the Red-Haired Pirates' ship, they were chased by the Navy countless times.

For a moment, she was speechless.

Right, what reason can she use to get these navy men to agree to let her see Shanks and the others?

Uta frowned, then after a moment, as if he had thought of something, his eyes lit up again, and he immediately looked at Kyle and shouted loudly:

"Because I'm also a member of the Red-Haired Pirates!!"

Upon hearing this, the entire ship fell silent instantly. The words were clear and unmistakably heard by the many sailors on board.

Even Kyle was stunned at this moment.

No?! I was helping you hide your identity, and you just exposed it yourself?!

However, what happened next was also something Kyle hadn't anticipated.

The navy personnel were initially silent, but then burst into laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

"Little sister, do you know what the Red-Haired Pirates are? They're a ruthless and infamous pirate crew, with a reputation that's notorious throughout the world!"

"Apart from the red-haired captain, the rest of the crew are all renowned experts, each with a bounty on their heads!"

As he spoke, the navy officer took out a stack of wanted posters from his pocket and flipped them out one by one. The wanted posters on them were the same ones for Shanks and his crew.

After flipping through all the bounty posters, the navy officer laid them out in front of Uta and smiled as he spoke:

"Come on, little sister, can you tell which one is you?"

Although Uta is a year older than Kyle, there's no way around it; she's just too small and has a youthful face, making her seem like a little sister to these Marines.

Uta: . . . .

I ate the Song-Song Fruit, not the Imitation Fruit! You idiot!!

Kyle smiled, guessing that Uta must be feeling helpless right now; these days, nobody believes you when you tell the truth!

"I really am a member of the Red-Haired Pirates, I'm not lying! Hurry up and catch me and lock me up with Shanks and the others!!"

Uta was getting a little anxious.

"good!!"

Kyle's strong voice rang out as he addressed the assembled navy:

"Since she claims to be a member of the Red-Haired Pirates, she's a pirate, but without even a bounty, she's obviously a weakling. She's not worth wasting our cell's resources. Throw her into the sea to feed the fish!"

Uta was excited when she first heard the word "good," but she froze after hearing everything Kyle had to say.

???

Seeing Uta's expression, Kyle couldn't help but laugh again. He stopped teasing her and instead looked at her, saying:

"I can agree to let you meet Red-Haired and the others, but in return, I have conditions!"

Upon hearing this, Uta's eyes lit up, and he immediately spoke:

"What are the conditions?!"

"Join the Navy!"

Kyle spoke softly.

"Once you join the Navy, it's perfectly normal for you to see them. You can see them as long as you want before I send them to Impel Down!"

"Um?!"

Uta was stunned, seemingly not expecting Kyle to make this request, and fell silent for a long time.

During this process, Kyle didn't rush her; he had plenty of time!

After some time, Uta raised his head, looked at Kyle, and shook his head, saying:

"I cannot agree to your request!"

! !

Kyle raised an eyebrow, furrowed slightly, and spoke softly:

Why?

"I've already said it, I'm a member of the Red-Haired Pirates, no matter what happens, so there's no way I can become a Marine!"

"If that's the condition, then I'd rather not go see Shanks and the others!"

After saying that, Kyle remained silent, his gaze fixed on Uta. The laughter of the sailors on the ship also ceased, and the entire warship fell into silence.

Kyle looked at Uta for a long time, and he saw the determination and conviction in the other's eyes...

After a long pause, Kyle finally turned to a navy officer and spoke:

"Binz, take her down to see the Red-Haired Pirates, then you come up and give them some alone time!"

"Yes, Major General Kyle!"

Binz immediately responded and came to Uta's side.

"Little sister, come with me!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the cabin.

Upon hearing this, Uta's eyes lit up again, filled with excitement. She had thought she had no chance, but things had taken a turn for the better.

She looked at Kyle and thanked him very earnestly:

"Thank you!!"

"Um!"

Kyle nodded.

"You only have one chance to meet. After that, go back to where you came from!"

"Also, if you ever become a world-renowned superstar, give me a VIP ticket right in the front row!"

"Okay!! I'll give you one, ten, or even a hundred!!"

Uta nodded vigorously and then followed behind Binz, she couldn't wait any longer.

Kyle remained silent for a long time, watching Uta's disappearing figure.

Until Zephyr's questioning voice rang out.

"You're just giving up like that? That's not like you!"

Zephyr could tell that Kyle really wanted to recruit Uta into the Navy. Knowing Kyle as he did, he was relentless in achieving his goals, so this scene really puzzled him.

Kyle smiled gently.

"She won't come!"

"Her conviction is unwavering, almost impossible to change! Saying more would be a waste of breath, there's no point!"

When Kyle saw the look in Utana's eyes, he knew his recruitment mission was going to fail.

That look in his eyes was incredibly determined, just like Luffy in the original manga after being brainwashed by Shanks—his obsession with the Pirate King was unparalleled, and when introducing himself to anyone, he would say:

"My name is Monkey D. Luffy, and I'm going to be the Pirate King!!"

Uta is now just like Luffy in the original story. He was raised by Shanks and his crew from a young age, and his beliefs have been firmly established, making them extremely difficult to change.

Therefore, there is no need to force Uta to join the Navy; he is not the kind of person who would do anything for mission rewards.

He does everything according to his own will!

And why does it feel so strange that this first recruitment mission failed?

……